Comparison

BuildingLink Resident App vs DOOR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BuildingLink Resident App

Manage your apartment living with ease. Track packages, submit maintenance requests, pay rent, and reserve amenities. Stay informed about building events and announcements, and access local offers.

Highlights
  • Package tracking and delivery notifications
  • Amenity reservation system
  • Submit repair requests
  • Pay rent and view account balance
  • Visitor entry requests
  • Building announcements and events calendar
Features
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Welcome to our updated resident app, which has been recently redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up! The resident app provides the most essential components of the BuildingLink resident website. If you don’t see some of the below options, they might not be enabled for your property. • Track your packages • Receive push notifications for new deliveries • Submit amenity reservations • Submit repair requests • View your account balance • Pay your rent • Request entry for visitors • View upcoming events and building calendar • View building announcements • Post marketplace ads • Send instructions to the front desk • Access vendor service forms • Receive offers and discounts in your area • View a list of local businesses • Request valet service • Show your Resident ID Note: this app is for residents of BuildingLink-subscribed properties. If you are a manager or employee, please download the “GEO Staff App by BuildingLink.” If your property does not subscribe to BuildingLink, please tell them about us!

About

DOOR

Manage keyless entry, control smart home devices, and book on-demand services from a single, intuitive application. Designed for residents of modern buildings, it simplifies everyday tasks like unlocking doors, adjusting your environment, and accessing home services.

Highlights
  • Keyless door unlocking
  • Secure access sharing
  • Remote smart home control
  • Real-time security alerts
  • On-demand home service booking
  • Private access log viewing
Features
Currently charting
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Smarter living starts with DOOR. DOOR brings together keyless access, smart home control, and on-demand services in one intuitive app. It’s designed to simplify life for residents in modern buildings. Whether you're arriving home, adjusting your thermostat, or booking a service, DOOR puts everyday control in your hand. What residents can do with DOOR: - Unlock doors your way Use your phone, keycard, or a simplified 4-digit Doorcode. No keys. No stress. - Share access effortlessly Send secure, time-limited access to guests or service providers—no handoffs required. - Control your home from anywhere Adjust lights, temperature, and more to fit your routine, even while you’re away. - Get real-time updates Receive alerts when doors are opened, humidity rises, or motion is detected or, so you're always informed. - Book trusted home services From TV mounting to general handyman services, find and schedule local professionals, right in the app. - View your private access log See who entered your unit and when, while your access history as a resident is private and only visible to you. DOOR is designed to feel intuitive and effortless. It’s how modern buildings stay connected—and how residents stay in control. Already live in a DOOR-enabled building? Download now and experience simpler, smarter living.

Screenshots

BuildingLink Resident App3 screens
DOOR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DOOR at 44K against BuildingLink Resident App's 2.1K. DOOR also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BuildingLink Resident App against 4.5 for DOOR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOOR has 44K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of BuildingLink Resident App's written reviews are positive against 13% of DOOR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuildingLink Resident App ships an update every 3 weeks, DOOR every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BuildingLink Resident App versus DOOR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildingLink Resident AppDOOR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better4.5 (44K ratings)
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K44K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB407 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBuildingLink.comLatchable, Inc.

Customer experience

BuildingLink Resident App

All ratings2,126 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative75.2%

DOOR

All ratings44,088 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews662 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative76.4%

User reviews

BuildingLink Resident App

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📦 Delivery notifications
  • 🗓️ Amenity reservations
  • 💼 Marketplace functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔑 Login and sync issues
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🚫 Push notifications not working

DOOR

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Convenient services booking
  • 😊 Positive user experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered UI with ads
  • 🔄 Inconsistent door selection
  • 🔒 Unreliable security features

Bugs and requests

BuildingLink Resident App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Deliveries not showing up accurately
  • Inability to log maintenance requests
  • Marketplace images not loading properly
  • App freezing and logging users out
  • Sync failures and stale data

Requested features

6 requests
  • Calendar view for amenity reservations
  • Ability to delete or edit marketplace posts
  • Parking permit functionality
  • Resident-to-resident messaging
  • Building announcements and news in-app
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  • Improved accessibility and customization options

DOOR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Syncing issues with door access
  • Inability to edit door names

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Customizable door ordering
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Improved one-time access codes

In-app purchases

None

BuildingLink Resident App

No in-app purchases

None

DOOR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuildingLink Resident App free?
BuildingLink Resident App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DOOR free?
DOOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BuildingLink Resident App or DOOR?
BuildingLink Resident App is rated higher. BuildingLink Resident App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DOOR averages 4.5 from 44K ratings.
Do BuildingLink Resident App or DOOR have ads?
Neither BuildingLink Resident App nor DOOR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuildingLink Resident App or DOOR?
BuildingLink Resident App ships an update every 3 weeks, and DOOR every 9 days. Most recently, BuildingLink Resident App was updated on September 24, 2026 and DOOR on September 24, 2026.

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